Stamp Banknote Find Bill Searching for Rare Currency
Serial numbers, miscuts, and errors of all kinds can make their way into your pocket or wallet. These can be worth hundreds of dollars to thousands of dollars!
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Draped Bust Half Cent
The Draped Bust design that first appeared on large cents in 1796 did not appear on half cents until 1800. Fortunately for collectors, the inaugural year of the type (1800) is a reasonably common date.
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1918 1917 Indian Head Buffalo Nickel is a valuable error that you can see
The unusual shape of the 7 under the 8 on a 1918/7-D Indian Head 5-cent coin is a legend with collectors and can be seen even on low-grade examples.
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BitCoin Turns 10 Years Old – from NOTHING to BILLIONS
Ten years ago, as Lehman Brothers was declaring bankruptcy and the global economy was lurching into recession, the idea for an alternative currency was being quietly built online. On October 31, 2008 bitcoin was born — and in the…
Error Banknotes in Pocket Money Worth a TON
There are three basic stages of the printing process. Errors can and do occur at any of the three stages listed below: First Print—Is the back of the note. Second Print—Is the front of the note that includes the…
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PMG Certified Over 200 Notes in Ibrahim Salem Collection Sale
More than 200 banknotes certified by Paper Money Guaranty® (PMG) are part of the Ibrahim Salem Collection of British Commonwealth Banknotes
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THOUSANDS of Coins will be Given Away During ANA Coin Week
Almost every coin collector has experienced the thrill of finding something collectible in change. Whether the find is a silver dime or quarter dollar or a Wheat cent, observant collectors are rewarded for their knowledge with the occasional little…
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1860 S Quarter Price Soaring
Many collectors want a rare date at a bargain price. I happen to be among that group, but I am not very impressed when I read what others suggest are sleepers. There are a lot of coins around today…
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Coin Weights and Requirements under US Law – 31 U.S. Code § 5112
31 U.S. Code § 5112 - Denominations, specifications, and design of coins (a) The Secretary of the Treasury may mint and issue only the following coins: (1) a dollar coin that is 1.043 inches in diameter. (2) a half…
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US Mint Sales: 2020 Proof Set Nears 290,000
The 2020 Proof Set was the U.S. Mint’s best seller for the week ending June 21. The clad set which includes a bonus "W" nickel moved ahead 8,556 units for a near four-month total of 288,764.. Its performance to date…